Fayr Jag wins Golden Jubilee Stakes

Fayr Jag just held on in the shadow of the post to land the Golden Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot today.

Tim Easterby’s charge, who dead-heated in the Wokingham on this day last year, burst through inside the final furlong under Willie Supple.

John Hammond sent out Ratio to share the spoils with Fayr Jag last year and history nearly repeated itself as his Crystal Castle lunged late.

But Fayr Jag clung on to prevail by a head.

Hong Kong star Cape Of Good Hope was the same distance away in third.

The winner was sent off a 12-1 chance, with the Roger Charlton-trained Avonbridge the favourite at 100-30.

He could manage only fifth after blazing a trail up the stands rail early on.

Owner of Fayr Jag, Jonathan Gill, said: “I am speechless – I have lost my voice from shouting.

“Fayr Jag was a good three-year-old but injured himself towards the end of that year. We thought that he might need another run before today but he has been unbelievable.

“I didn’t really see Kieren (Fallon) coming as I was just shouting home my horse and I only had eyes for him.

“Willie said that he thought the horse deserved it as he is so tough.”